Elizabeth Blatter

ace341@r.postjobfree.com

**** *. ***** **** *** * Chicago, IL 60614 * 831-***-****

Education

****-******* ********** ********** ******* Grove, IL

Master of Medical Science to be awarded on August 28th, 2014

Certificate of Completion of Physician Assistant Program

2007-2011 University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences awarded in June 2011

Graduated with honors: Deans List Student

Rotation Experience

Internal Medicine, Plaza Medical Center, Chicago, IL May 2014-June 2014

Obtained and performed histories and physical exams for an underserved community

Ordered and interpreted laboratory values and diagnostic studies

Managed patients with chronic health conditions (especially type II diabetes,

hypertension, dyslipidemia, CAD, gastritis, and orthopaedic injuries) and polypharmacy

Provided patient education for the prevention and management of diseases

Utilized conversational and medical Spanish to communicate with patients

Dermatology, Northwestern Skin Cancer Institute, Chicago, IL June 2014-August 2014

Internal Medicine, Plaza Medical Center, Chicago, IL May 2014-June 2014

Surgery, Surgeons Inc, Marion, IN March 2014-April 2014

Pediatrics, Pediatric Associates, Chicago, IL February 2014-March 2014

Emergency Medicine, Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago, IL December 2013-February 2014

Geriatrics, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, IL October 2013-November 2013

Family Medicine, J W Cook and Associates, Chicago, IL September 2013-October 2013

Behavioral Medicine, VA Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL August 2013-September 2013

Women’s Health, Women’s Health Care, Chicago, IL June 2013-July 2013

Each rotation allowed for ample experience with documenting evaluation, care,

treatment, follow-up plans, and education in patient records of both paper and electronic

form. Proficient in several Electronic Medical Record (EMR) programs including Epic.

In dermatology, I performed skin cancer checks and assisted in excision of nevi, observed

many MOHS procedures, and helped manage many chronic skin conditions (acne,

eczema, psoriasis, verruca vulgaris, rosacea, etc.)

In surgery, I was involved as a surgical first and second assist in C-section deliveries,

appendectomies, joint replacements, etc. and learned how to intubate patients with

endotracheal tubes and debride wounds while participating in pre-op and post-op care

In pediatrics, performed new-born and well child histories and physical exams (including

Denver II assessments, strep screens, ear irrigations, school physicals, asthma action

plans) while communicating with parents about behavioral expectations, safety and

accident prevention, proper nutrition, and developmental milestones

In the ER, I ordered labs, diagnostics, fluids, and medications after performing focused

histories and physicals (cardiac arrests, pelvic exams, fractures with splint application,

suturing of lacerations) and then helped with lab, EKG, XRAY and CT interpretation

In geriatrics, I obtained history and physical exams for both returning and new patients

while ordering/interpreting labs and diagnostics, managing medications, explaining

routine health care and nutrition, and also participating in daily hospital rounds.

In family medicine, I focused on health management of HIV/AIDS patients and opiate

dependent patients, which were the clinics’ focuses, but also managed routine follow-ups

for diabetes and hypertension, including appropriately adapting the medication regimen

In behavioral health at the Navy training base, I spoke with new recruits about their

transition to the US Navy, formulating appropriate DSM-IV diagnoses and helping them

with conditions such as anxiety, depression, antisocial disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder

In women’s health, I obtained gynecologic and obstetrical histories, counseled on birth

control options, and performed many physical exams (pelvic exams, pap smears,

assistance of endometrial biopsies and D&Cs, fetal heart rate and fetal size)

Work Experience

2011-2012 Skin Care Center Chicago, IL

Medical Assistant

Obtained focused histories and reported bullet point summaries to the Physician

Scribed during the Physician’s physical exam regarding skin findings or other notes

Gave kenalog and lidocaine injections, set up for and assisted with excision and biopsy

2010-2011 Douglas Hamilton, MD Los Angeles, CA

Medical Assistant

Set up for and assisted with biopsies and excisions

Assisted during cosmetic procedures such as botox injections, dermabrasion

2009-2010 UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Hospital Research Los Angeles, CA

Research Assistant

Assisted with projects regarding Vitamin D research in zebrafish

Named on “Molecular Cloning of a Functional Zebrafish 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, 1alpha-

Hydroxylase” submission

Summer 2009 Health Clinic Kpando, Ghana, West Africa

Volunteer

Worked in a clinic taking vitals and patient intake, while learning about malaria, AIDS,

and other prevalent conditions in West Africa

Learned about healthcare in a foreign country and the differences/struggles in medicine

2009 UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA

Volunteer

Took pediatric inpatients to the playroom area to lift their spirits during their stay

Visited inpatients who could not leave their rooms and held them or played games with

them to make them feel loved or give family members a short break

Learned much about pediatric inpatient life and the hospital setting for them

Certifications and Affiliations

Student member of American Academy of Physician Assistants

Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support-Awarded June, 2013

National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants-Expected in Sept. 2014

Medical State Licensure in Illinois-Expected in Sept. 2014

References

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